AIR PRODUCTS: Accrues $97.2Mil for Loss Contingencies at Dec. 31

Air Products and Chemicals, Inc. recorded accruals for environmental loss contingencies in its consolidated balance sheet at Dec. 31, 2008 and Sept. 30, 2008 of $97.2 million and $82.9 million, respectively, primarily as part of other noncurrent liabilities. The environmental…